School patrons discuss facility needs

It was an interesting and pleasant discussion for a little over an hour Monday night in the High School Library about what the R-II School needs and how much patrons will be willing to spend. A couple of school board members were in the audience but basically didn’t speak. Supt. Mark Koca pulled up a

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Council hears more complaints about grass, speeding

The council chamber was full of interested members of the public, at the Monday, July 18, El Dorado Springs City Council meeting, most of whom were there to support Chad Friar who was making his second appearance at council to complain about the speeders on West Broadway and the tall grass that is in his

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Ambulance Board installs two

On Monday night, the Cedar County Ambulance Board met in the El Dorado Springs Ambulance Barn. Board members present were Kenny Turner, Katie White, Sue Rice and John Wilson – presiding. The board accepted the resignation of Lisa Ringler as District 6 director for health reasons. The board installed Byron Hamilton for District 2 and

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Positions filled

NEW AMBULANCE BOARD MEMBERS – CCAD Secretary Sue Rice administers the oath of office to Byron Hamilton (center) for Ambulance District 2 and Keith Kasco (right) for Ambulance District 6 at the CCAD meeting Monday evening.

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Endorsing Jim Bob

Editor: James McCrary For Cedar County Sheriff. McCrary Man of his Word. As a local businessman of over 30 years in Cedar County I strongly recommend and endorse James “Jim Bob” McCrary for Sheriff. When I go to the polls to vote I look at how the candidates have conducted themselves during their political campaign.

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Kids, Still time to explore Library

Hunts have been going on already this month at the Cedar County Library, El Dorado Springs Branch but kids 8 thru 13 still have time to hunt. Each week this month a Scavenger Hunt will be hosted by the Friends of the Library, Inc. The Hunt forms may be picked up at the Check Out

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Deadline for absentee voting requests

The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail or fax for the Primary Election is July 27, 2016.  Absentee ballots may be requested by mail or fax.  Send absentee ballot requests to Peggy Kenney, Cedar County Clerk, c/o Voter Registration, 113 South St. Stockton, MO 65785 or fax your request to 417-276-3461.  Requests

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New books at Cedar County Library

Dishonorable Intentions by Stuart Woods – A New York City cop-turned rainmaker for a top Manhattan law firm Stone Barrington and his associates confront a new threat that tests the limits of their collective skills. End of Watch by Stephen King – The conclusion to the trilogy that includes Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers, finds

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Public voting equipment pre-test

In preparation for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 2, a public test of the vote tabulating equipment will be conducted at the Cedar County Courthouse at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 28.  The public is welcome to attend.

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PHARMACY INTERNS AT EVANS

Two pharmacy interns have just started their month-long rotation at Evans Drugs. They are: Amanda DeBrabander (left) is a KU pharmacy student at the Lawrence campus from Olathe, KS.  She is interested in working in independent pharmacy because of the access to talk more with patients and the ability to get to know them better.

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